Ride Along 2- Kids’ Movie Review

Police Officer Ben Barber (Kevin Hart) is a good guy and takes his job very seriously. However he desperately wants to become a detective like his future brother-in-law James (Ice Cube). So when James is working on an intense criminal investigation, Ben asks if he can ride along. James is very hesitant since Ben is annoying and talks a lot. Though after much debate James takes Ben on a “ride along,” one that changes Ben’s life forever. Ride Along 2 is an adventurous comedy, one that kids may find entertaining.

Rating: 2 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: April 26, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will kids/ Teens Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: Moderate

We see a female character only wearing a black bra and panties. She’s pretending to be a police officer using a nightstick and handcuffs.
There’s a discussion of a couple having sex.
We see women in bikinis and revealing outfits.
We hear sexual references regarding incest and strippers.
A male character has a video chat with a woman only wearing a bra and panties. The woman talks very seductively.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

There are several shooting scenes where characters are held at gun point and shot to death.
A car explodes during a chase scene and guns are fired as well.
Characters are hit and knocked unconscious. Someone is also attacked by a huge alligator.

Crude or Profane Language: Excessive